Balancing Dual Careers in Sport
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Can You Match These Words to Their Definitions?
1 good practice
a a person who provides individualized instruction and guidance to a
2 peer
b natural aptitude or skill in a particular area.
3 barrier
c a person who trains and guides individuals or teams in a particular
4 intention
d to officially recognize or approve as meeting certain standards or
5 talent
e the use of methods or techniques that have been proven effective
6 enhance
f to encourage or support the growth, development, or success of
7 drop-out
g to improve or increase the quality, value, or effectiveness of
8 discipline
h a plan or purpose for doing something.
9 accredit
i happening or done before the proper time; premature birth refers
10 promote
j the practice of training oneself or others to follow rules or codes of
11 coach
k a person who is equal to another in age, status, or ability.
12 premature
l an obstacle or hindrance that prevents progress or movement.
13 tutor
m a person who leaves school or a course of study before completing
student.
sport or activity.
requirements.
in achieving desired outcomes.
someone or something.
something.
to a baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy.
behavior.
it.
Let's Answer the Following Questions!
1 Why do athletes frequently travel abroad?
2 What challenges do athletes face when combining education or vocational training with
sports training or participation in sports competitions?
3 Which groups of athletes face particular difficulties in combining their preferred type of
education and their sport in their home country?
4 What barriers do student-athletes often experience when continuing their dual careers
abroad?
5 What consequences can arise from the lack of understanding and support that student-
athletes may encounter when returning to their educational setting or home country?
6 How could closer cooperation between high-performance training centres and
educational institutes enhance the mobility of talented and elite athletes?
7 Can you provide an example of good practice in supporting student-athletes during their
training abroad?
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Let's match these halves!
1 high training
a schools
2 educational
b education
3 vocational
c reasons
4 closer
d dropouts
5 sport
e cooperation
6 longer
f temporary periods
7 incomplete
g employability
8 specialised
h backgrounds
9 low
i training centres
10 high-performance
j facilities
11 specific
k barriers
12 talent
l frequency
13 sport-related
m peers
14 premature
n programmes
15 organisational
o training
Can You Fill in the Blanks?
sport-related reasons, sport peers, vocational training, closer cooperation, organisational
barriers, educational backgrounds, longer temporary periods, high-performance training
centres (2), specialised schools (2), low employability, incomplete education, talent
programmes, high training frequency, premature dropouts, specific facilities
1 The dual career in sport requires _____(1) for athletes to prepare for their careers post-
sport.
2 Athletes pursuing a dual career in sport must be able to manage their time effectively to
cope with the _____(2).
3 _____(3) are a key component of the dual career in sport, providing _____(4) and
resources for athletes to excel in both academics and sports.
4 _____(5) may be necessary for athletes to complete their education while participating in
high-level sport competitions.
5 Athletes with diverse _____(6) can bring unique perspectives to their dual career in sport.
6 _____(7) offer programmes for athletes to pursue a dual career in sport, catering to their
needs and schedules.
7 _____(8) are designed to support young athletes who want to pursue a dual career in sport
by providing them with resources and opportunities.
8 _____(9) can pose challenges for athletes aiming for a dual career in sport, such as
scheduling conflicts between school and sports commitments.
9 _____(10), such as injuries, can sometimes lead to _____(11) from the dual career in sport.
10 It is important for athletes to have a network of _____(12) who understand the demands
and challenges of pursuing a dual career in sport.
11 _____(13) can hinder an athlete's employability after retirement from sports, making the
dual career in sport even more crucial.
12 _____(14) after retirement from sports is a concern among athletes pursuing a dual career
in sport.
13 _____(15) between sports organisations and educational institutions can create a
smoother pathway for athletes pursuing a dual career in sport.
14 _____(16) often offer resources and support for athletes to balance their dual careers in
sport.
15 Dual career in sport is gaining recognition globally, which is reflected in the development
of _____(17) to support athletes.